Bunnahabhain 1997 Palo Cortado Finish
The Tasting Notes
Fresh berries and cream, with pecan, walnut, rich oak, and vanilla.
Mouth-coating, with dried fruit, roasted nuts, and a touch of coca.
Long, dry finish with a hint of nutmeg.
Details
Having spent the first 19 years of its life, slowly mellowing by the sea in traditional oak whisky casks, this delectable Bunnahabhain was selected by their expert team, as the perfect whisky for finishing in these rare Palo Cortado casks. For almost two years, this Limited Release was enriched by the casks that once matured this quite unusual Sherry.
Distilled and filled into cask on 22nd November 1997
Matured in traditional oak whisky casks for first 19 years
Transferred to rare Palo Cortado sherry casks on 25th May 2016, and returned to the warehouse for almost 2 more years.
Limited bottling of only 1620 bottles
This bottle is part of a Private Collection and is not kept on the premises. If you wish to view this bottle in person, please contact a member of the team by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance so that we can arrange for it to be brought into the business.
This bottle is viewable by appointment only.